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According to Sumerian sources analyzed by Giovanni Sesti, a member of the Royal Society, the constellations may represent ancient maritime routes. This interpretation aligns with the broader scholarly consensus that the Sumerians were among the earliest civilizations to conceptualize and formalize the system of constellations.
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May 2017
In May 2017, Dr. Kai Helge Wirth von Schwalenberg was formally honored by Maltese President Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca in recognition of his scientific contributions.
A Landmark Discovery: The World’s Oldest Depiction of the Zodiac
Dr. Wirth presented what is regarded as the earliest known physical representation of the zodiac in its original sequential order, discovered on the island of Malta.
The replica shown here illustrates the initial alignment of zodiacal symbols—Scorpio, followed by Virgo and Leo. Based on stylistic and archaeological assessment, the artifact is estimated to be at least 4,000 years old, predating the renowned Dendera Zodiac of ancient Egypt by centuries.
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First Physical Evidence!
Dr. Kai Helge Wirth v. Schwalenberg discovered what is currently regarded as the oldest known depiction of zodiacal symbols in their original sequence, found on the island of Malta.
The replica shown here illustrates the preserved forms and the correct chronological order of the signs: Scorpio, followed by Virgo and Leo.
This representation is estimated to be at least 4,000 years old, making it significantly older than the Dendera Zodiac from Egypt.
